The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Flushing, NY

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The 20 Best Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion Doctors near Flushing, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 277 doctor with experience in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion near Flushing, NY. Of these, 243 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Shostak is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Shostak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shostak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Perwaiz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Perwaiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Internal Medicine

    NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nafiz Karim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apoplexy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Karim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    3722 82nd St Ste 2, 
    Jackson Heights, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxanna Jimenez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Jackson Heights, New York. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    3711 88th Street, 
    Jackson, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sergio Martinez is the current Director Of Ambulatory Clinic Rotations at Forest Hills Hospital. He is an active Pulmonologist with a large presence in the community with two current office practices in the vicinity which he runs. Dr. Martinez is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency in St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and Pulmonary Fellowship at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Prior to his appointment at Forest Hills, he has held various appointments in quality care and leadership positions in the area. His commitment to medicine is also seen in his various pulmonary research initiatives. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Metastases, Long Haul COVID, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    4223 Francis Lewis Boulevard, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Jack Mann is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Bayside, New York. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Danon is a Radiologist in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Danon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Breast Lump, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Limani is a Radiologist in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Limani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Baker Cyst, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Elmhurst

    7901 Broadway, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfredo Astua is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Astua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Cerebral Hypoxia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    8404 Penelope Avenue, 
    Middle Village, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Mehra is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Middle Village, New York. Dr. Mehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Empyema, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    13420 Jamaica Ave, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Sarkar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Abhinav Agrawal
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    270-05 76th- Avenue, 3rd- Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Agrawal is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy at Northwell Health. He is a board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist who completed his training at the University of Chicago. He specializes in airway interventions including ablative techniques (including laser, APC, cautery, cryotherapy and photodynamic therapy) and stents, diagnostic and navigational bronchoscopy including robotic bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, indwelling pleural catheter placement and thoracoscopy for pleural biopsies and pleurodesis. He is also an integral part of the complex airway diseases program at Northwell Health. His research interests include endobronchial ultrasound, robotic bronchoscopy, management of complex airway diseases and diagnosis and management of pleural diseases. He has authored several articles on a variety of topics in interventional pulmonology. He has been awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator award several times by the American College of Chest Physicians. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and is actively involved in peer education through the same. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Klaus-dieter K. Lessnau
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    1041 3rd Avenue, Suite 203, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

    Among Best doctors"". Dr. Lessnau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Grass Allergy, and Empyema.

    Kevin M. Hyman
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery At New Hyde Park

    270-05 76th Avenue, Oncology Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin Hyman is the chief of Thoracic Surgery at Glen Cove Hospital. He also practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and North Shore University Hospital. He has been with Northwell Health since 2007. Dr. Hyman s area of expertise is thoracic surgery, with a special emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery procedures for lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, myasthenia gravis, anti-reflux surgery and emphysema surgery. He is also skilled at an array of endobrochial and endoscopic therapies, including stenting and laser therapy.The son of two physicians his father a radiologist, his mother a pediatrician Dr. Hyman has been interested in medicine his entire life. I always loved working with my hands and trying to figure things out, so medicine interested me from early on, he says. He was originally planning on becoming a cardiac surgeon until his father passed away from cancer. He passed during my residency and that was when I realized what I wanted to do. Thoracic surgery has combined that love of working with my hands with the desire to help patients and their loved ones through cancer. Despite the heavy nature of some of the diseases Dr. Hyman treats, if you ask any one of his patients what makes him special, they ll likely say his sense of humor. I can be serious when needed, but I always try to joke around and lighten the mood, he says. Patients appreciate that I can make them laugh in a difficult time. It helps make me approachable. Behind the scenes, Dr. Hyman participates in tumor board meetings with other physicians to examine each patient s case and discuss innovative treatments and techniques. And not only is he dedicated to his patients in the present, he s determined to influence the future of cardiothoracic surgery as well he is an assistant professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and a secretary at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Staff Society, an advocacy group for physicians at the medical center. I try to advocate for physicians as well as patients, he says.Dr. Hyman received his postgraduate medical training in both general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York University Medical Center, followed by a year of specialized fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Medical College. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Pathology and Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology. Dr. Hyman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Edward S. Wind
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    270-5 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wind is a Radiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Wind is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    233 E Shore Rd Ste 112, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Wolf is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Lung Cancer, Bullae, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Or Kalchiem is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kalchiem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalchiem is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lee is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Pulmonary Medicine

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Vander is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Vander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Metastases, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Vander is currently accepting new patients.

    Stella S. Hahn
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion
    Sleep Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine At New Hyde Park, 410 Lakeville Road

    410 Lakeville Road, Suites 105 & 107, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Stella Hahn is a Sleep Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Cerebral Hypoxia, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?

    Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

    In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

    When should I see a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Flushing, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Flushing, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Flushing, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Flushing, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Flushing, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor near Flushing, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctors near Flushing, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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